Myths Of Cholesterol Links

Why Coffee Is Good for You, And Other Food Myths

With all of the food fads out there, how can the average person sort out the truth? In his latest book, “Coffee is Good for You,” Robert Davis demystifies the food research we read on a daily basis.  Should we take multivitamins?  Is red wine...

Somerset farmer fears consumers buy into red meat myths

6 News told you last week about a new study that linked red meat to an increase risk in strokes. A local Angus farmer quickly contacted us and said there are a lot of myths out there and they have an impact on the beef industry. Errer Hill Farms covers 1,700 acres in Somerset County. Established in 1946, their main business is Angus. That's why when studies are released that say red meat is bad ...

10 Stubborn Body Myths Debunked By Science

Hair grows back thicker when you shave it! Reading in dim light turns you blind! Peeing on a jellyfish sting will soothe the pain! The way our bodies work is a bit of a mystery, and our desire to unlock its secrets has led to a vast amount of misinformation. Many of these false notions are more widely believed than the truth. We took our healthy scepticism and a bunch of research to find the ...

10 Stubborn Body Myths That Just Won't Die, Debunked by Science [Body Hacks]

# bodyhacks Hair grows back thicker when you shave it! Reading in dim light turns you blind! Peeing on a jellyfish sting will soothe the pain! The way our bodies work is a bit of a mystery, and our desire to unlock its secrets has led to a vast amount of misinformation. Many of these false notions are more widely believed than the truth. We took our healthy skepticism and a bunch of research to ...

The Truth About Fat Women and Self-Control

If the choice between being fat and thin were a simple, conscious decision, most of us would likely be slender. Nevertheless, new research suggests that the discrimination and prejudice faced by overweight people, especially women, are driven by the preconceived notion that body fat is somehow optional.